Hiyy Yaara Dheefa
Hiyy Yaara Dheefa is a 2011 Maldivian romantic drama film written and directed by Ahmed Azmeel. Produced under Yaaraa Productions, the film stars Ali Seezan, Niuma Mohamed, Aishath Rishmy, Ahmed Azmeel and Aminath Rasheedha in pivotal roles. The film was released on 11 October 2011.[1][2] The film revolves around four young people from different social classes fall in love with partners who do not meet with their parents' approval. It also highlights a daughter's craving for her mother's affection and her mother's constant rejection of her.[2]
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| Directed by | Ahmed Azmeel |
| Written by | Ahmed Azmeel |
| Screenplay by | Ahmed Azmeel |
| Starring | Ali Seezan Niuma Mohamed Aishath Rishmy Ahmed Azmeel Aminath Rasheedha |
| Cinematography | Ibrahim Wisan |
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| Country | Maldives |
| Language | Dhivehi |
Cast
- Ali Seezan as Isham
- Niuma Mohamed as Anju
- Aishath Rishmy as Nathasha
- Ahmed Azmeel as Anil
- Aminath Rasheedha as Nahidha
Soundtrack
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Hiyy Yaaraa Dheefa" (Title song) | Maain Rasheed, Mohamed Faruhad, Ibrahim Rasheed, Hawwa Zahir | 4:23 |
| 2. | "Hiyy Yaaraa Dheefa" (Promotional song) | Ibrahim Ali, Mohamed Abdul Ghanee, Mariyam Ashfa | 4:33 |
| 3. | "Beyvafaa" | Mumthaz Moosa, Rafiyath Rameeza | 5:11 |
| 4. | "Vejjey Fanaa" | Mohamed Abdul Ghanee | 5:31 |
| 5. | "Loabivaa Ey" | Mohamed Abdul Ghanee, Mariyam Ashfa | 4:39 |
| 6. | "Dheyshey Naa" | Ibrahim Ali, Lamha Latheef | 5:13 |
Release and response
The film was released on 11 October 2011. It received negative response from critics pointing similarities between Bollywood comedy-drama film Ishq (1997) and Kundan Shah's family drama Dil Hai Tumhaara (2002).[2] Ahmed Nadheem from Haveeru wrote: "This is the most predictable Maldivian film I have watched so far. From the start to end, you can foretell the next scene, how its organized and so does the climax. Hiyy Yaara Dheefa is one boring-very much boring-Maldivian film I have watched".[2] The film did not succeed financially, but performances were moderately acclaimed by critics.[2]
Accolades
| Award | Category | Recipients | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Gaumee Film Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Aishath Rishmy | Nominated | [3] |
| Best Playback Singer – Male | Mohamed Abdul Ghanee for "Loabivaa Ey" | Won | [4] | |
| Mohamed Abdul Ghanee for "Vejjey Fanaa" | Nominated | [3] | ||
| Ibrahim Ali for "Dheyshey Naa" | Nominated | [3] | ||
| Best Playback Singer – Female | Maain Rasheed for "Hiyy Yaara Dheefa" | Nominated | [3] | |
| Mariyam Ashfa for "Loabivaa Ey" | Nominated | [3] | ||
| Rafiyath Rameeza for "Beyvafaa" | Nominated | [3] | ||
| Best Background Music | Mohamed Ikram | Nominated | [3] | |
References
- Nadheem, Ahmed (13 October 2011). ""Hiyy Yaaraa Dheefa" released". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 14 October 2011. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
- Nadheem, Ahmed (20 October 2011). ""Hiyy Yaaraa Dheefa" review". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 23 October 2011. Retrieved 11 October 2018.
- Adhushan, Ahmed (16 December 2016). "Nominations for 7th Gaumee Film Awards Announced". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 30 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.
- Adhushan, Ahmed (22 December 2016). "With 10 awards, "Loodhifa" crowned as Best Film". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 31 March 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2018.